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pediplano

English translation: pediplain

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Portuguese term or phrase:pediplano
English translation:pediplain
Entered by: Ward Whittaker

22:19 Sep 6, 2011
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Science - Geology
Portuguese term or phrase: pediplano
Taken from a geological study:

Notável é a extensão do Pediplano Sertanejo entre X e X...

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Nickolas Dagostino (X)
United States
Local time: 07:32
pediplain
Explanation:
pediplain, broad, relatively flat rock surface formed by the joining of several pediments. (See pediment.) Pediplains are usually formed in arid or semi-arid climates and may have a thin veneer of sediments. It is postulated that the pediplain may be the last stage of landform evolution, the final result of the processes of erosion.

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/448554/pediplain
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Ward Whittaker
Brazil
Local time: 10:32
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pediplain


Explanation:
pediplain, broad, relatively flat rock surface formed by the joining of several pediments. (See pediment.) Pediplains are usually formed in arid or semi-arid climates and may have a thin veneer of sediments. It is postulated that the pediplain may be the last stage of landform evolution, the final result of the processes of erosion.

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/448554/pediplain

Ward Whittaker
Brazil
Local time: 10:32
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PRO pts in category: 4
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agree  Teresa Bettencourt
5 mins
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agree  Dr Lofthouse: http://vsites.unb.br/ig/glossario/verbete/pediplano.htm
2 hrs
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agree  oxygen4u: :)
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